What does LS stand for in LS2?

LS is the designation for base model (Luxury Sport) where as LT is luxury trim. The LS family (1–9) are GMs standard small blocks created as a replacement in 1995.

How do I know if I have an LS1 or LS2?

The main difference between the engines in the LS family is the displacement, intake, camshaft, and various small details. The LS1 and the LS2 have a lot in common. But, the most obvious difference between the two is the displacement. The LS1 has a displacement of 5.7L, whilst the LS2 has a displacement of 6.0L.

What’s the difference between LS1 LS2 and LS3?

The major differences between the LS3 over the LS1 include the increase in displacement due to the larger bore, greatly improved engine head design, a revised camshaft, a revised intake manifold and larger fuel injectors.

Are LS1 and LS2 heads the same?

LS2 heads are 243 castings which are the same heads used on the LS1 Z06. Valve sizes are the same. Intake and exhaust runners are larger for increased flow. And the chambers are 64 cc instead of 67 cc so you get a slght increase in compression ration as well.

What cars have a 6.0 LS engine?

6.0 L

• Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana.
• Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, Crew Cab, and Chassis Cab/GMC Sierra 2500 HD Pickup and Crew Cab, C3, Denali, and 3500 Pickup and Chassis Cab, 1500HD Crew Cab.
• Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL Denali.
• Hummer H2.
• GMC Yukon Denali.

Is a 6.0 A LS2?

The 6.0 liter V8 LS2 engine was produced by General Motors for use in performance vehicles and sports cars. It is part of GM’s Gen IV Small Block engine family and was first introduced in the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6, Chevrolet SSR and the Pontiac GTO. Displacement: 6.0L / 364 cu.

How much horsepower can you get out of a LS2?

The LS2 engine block has a 4.000-inch bore diameter. The cylinders can be bored to 4.030 inches. However, we recommend leaving them as thick as possible when running boost. The block can handle 850 horsepower.

Can you put LS3 heads on a LS1?

The heads will physically fit on the block, but the valves will hit the deck because the LS1 bore is too small.

Is the LS2 a good motor?

The LS2 also has the convenience of being one of the most adaptable engines, with the ability to fit LS1, LS6, LS3, and L92 cylinder heads. In summary, the LS2 is clearly the better all-around package from the factory.

What size engine is a LS1?

5.7L V8
GM 5.7 Liter V8 Small Block LS1 Engine

Type:	5.7L V8 Gen III Small Block
Displacement:	5,665cc (5.7L; 346ci)
Compression ratio:	10.1.:1
Bore x stroke:	99.06 x 91.948mm
Bore Center (mm):	111.76